The Patricia Highsmith novel The Talented Mr. Ripley has been adapted twice for the screen - most recently in 1995 in a star studded version by director Anthony Minghella.  But the novel's first filmed version came in 1960 from two time Oscar winning director Rene Clement.  Called Purple Noon in an ode to the vibrant Italian sky over Sicily where the story was set and shot, Clement's version casts Alain Delon as the sinister Tom Ripley and Maurice Renot as rich playboy Dickie (called Philippe in this film). Dan and Vicky discuss the moody French classic as well as lots of recently seen including the new Dr. Strange, the return of the The Kids in the Hall, 1945's The Seventh Veil, Spielberg's West Side Story, the new Firestarter and the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards in Shudder TV.   Take a listen also for details on Dan's trip to wine country in California and Vicky's unfortunate tumble in Chelsea.   Hot Date 151: Purple Noon.  Leave us some feedback, follow us on social media and visit our website at hotdatepod.com.